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Today, the legislative council met to discuss the Palestinian elections law that was approved in the first and second readings, and is scheduled to be presented to the council next week. The delay of the parliament election, proposed by the ruling party Fatah, was not discussed.

Headline 051805

Today, the legislative council met to discuss the Palestinian elections law that was approved in the first and second readings, and is scheduled to be presented to the council next week. The delay of the parliament election, proposed by the ruling party Fatah, was not discussed.

Commenting on the proposed delay, former minister of Justice Abdul-Karim Abu Salah said that the legislative elections date on July 17th is not binding and could be altered and the president has the final decision whether to delay these elections.

"According to both the election and basic laws, setting the date july17th is unlawful. However, the Palestinian President needs to issue a decree calling for new election as he is the only one who has the legitimacy to do so."

In a move that could increase tension between Hamas and Fatah a Palestinian court cancelled on Tuesday the voting results in 51 of the 141 polling stations in the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah. The court decision came after finding irregularities in voter registration lists and ballot boxes.

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